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Job Title


AV Planner


Company : Poole & Partners


Location : Salford, England


Created : 2026-03-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description An established independent media agency (IPA member) is hiring a Broadcast / AV Planner to support continued growth across TV and video. This is a hands-on planning role for someone who can confidently run linear TV and VOD campaigns end-to-end, from brief through to in-flight optimisation and post-campaign learning.The roleYoull take ownership of AV planning and delivery across a portfolio of clients, working closely with the Planning Manager and wider planning team. Youll have analyst support for post-campaign reporting, but youll remain close to campaign performance and optimisation in-flight.Key responsibilitiesBuild AV responses to client briefs across linear TV and VOD (CTV experience is a plus)Develop AV plans, including channel selection, audiences, phasing/flighting, and budget allocationManage campaign set-up and delivery: scheduling, flighting, spot times, and in-flight changesMonitor and optimise campaigns using tools such as AdalyserWork directly with media owners and internal teams to secure placements and manage deliverySupport client communication on AV activity, timings, and performance updatesContribute to post-campaign analysis and recommendations with the support of a data analystEnsure campaign documentation, approvals, and booking details are accurate and up to dateWhat were looking forProven experience planning and managing linear TV campaigns (essential)AV planning experience across TV and VOD within an agency or media owner environmentComfortable managing multiple campaigns/clients at once and prioritising delivery tasksWorking knowledge of Techedge and Adalyser (or equivalent AV planning/measurement tools)Confident communicator, comfortable in a client-facing roleDetail-oriented, organised, and able to take ownership without needing basic trainingNice to haveConnected TV (CTV) planning experienceCinema and/or radio planning exposureExperience in an independent or agile agency where youve seen campaigns through end-to-endWorking patternFull-time role within an office-based team, with hybrid workingFlexible start/finish times within set core windowsEarly finish on Fridays when additional hours have been banked during the weekBirthday offFully stocked fridge (snacks and drinks)JBRP1_UKTJ